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Salary: USD 181,713 - 261,727 / annual
Consensys (MetaMask) is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting to lead the interpretation and implementation of complex accounting standards across the organization. This role serves as the company's subject-matter expert on U.S. GAAP, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, FP&A, and business teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and well-documented accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions—including those involving digital assets and blockchain-based products. This is a highly visible position with direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors.
Key responsibilities include:
- Research, interpret, and apply accounting standards (ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases, ASC 805 business combinations, ASC 718 stock-based compensation, debt/equity instruments, consolidation, impairment) to company-specific transactions
- Evaluate and document accounting treatment for digital asset and crypto-related transactions, including holdings, token issuances, staking, and blockchain-native arrangements using ASC 350-60 and relevant guidance
- Draft technical accounting memos and position papers for complex or judgmental transactions, new products, M&A activity, financing arrangements, and non-routine events
- Monitor emerging accounting guidance from FASB, SEC, and PCAOB; assess impact and lead implementation of new standards, including drafting accounting policies and coordinating cross-functional rollout
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters, leading discussions and resolving complex issues
- Partner with Legal, Treasury, Revenue, FP&A, and business unit leaders to evaluate accounting implications of new contracts, deal structures, and strategic initiatives before closing
- Support M&A activity, including purchase accounting, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration from a technical accounting perspective
- Develop, maintain, and update the company's accounting policy manual
- Assess internal controls related to complex accounting areas and partner with Internal Controls/SOX teams
- Present technical accounting matters to senior leadership and Audit Committee as needed
- Partner directly with the Chief Accounting Officer and engage with industry working groups and standard-setters
- Mentor and develop accounting staff, building technical accounting capability across the finance organization
- Assist with SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q) disclosures related to technical accounting areas
The company operates in the Web3/blockchain space, building infrastructure for decentralized finance and digital asset management. MetaMask has 100M+ downloads, users in ~190 countries, and trillions in cumulative transaction volume.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA license (active and in good standing)
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or a technical accounting role in industry
- Deep, current knowledge of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated experience researching and documenting complex technical accounting positions
- Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements (for public companies) or equivalent stakeholder reporting needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex accounting concepts for non-accounting audiences
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Experience with digital assets/cryptocurrency accounting, including familiarity with ASC 350-60, token economics, DeFi, staking, and blockchain-native transaction structures
- Public company experience, including direct interaction with external auditors
- Experience with M&A transaction accounting and purchase accounting
- Experience with system implementations affecting accounting processes (e.g., ERP, revenue systems)
- Prior people-management or mentorship experience
- Experience in blockchain, Web3, or fintech industry
